Task Overview
This task will help you further explore the concept of literacy. Your goal is to write your own personal definition of the term “literacy.” Please follow this outline:
- In your own words, write your definition of “literacy” (1/2 page)
- Next synthesize 5 academic sources that support your definition (2 pages)
- Next write about the pedagogical implications of your definition (1 page)
- If you need any extra room, you have 1/2 page to play with
- Include a list of references at the end of your paper formatted in APA citation style
Paper Guidelines
You should double space your paper and use a standard 11 or 12 point font. Do not exceed the 4 page limit. This is meant to be an exploratory paper, not an exhaustive paper. This paper will be posted on the Internet and linked to your web site.